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Jawa to succeed Mehta as HUL chief

Incumbent MD & CEO to retire after decade at helm

Indian mkts fall amid US tech bank share collapse

FPIs sold a provisional ₹2,062 crore worth of shares, pulling down Nifty, Sensex

New strategy to meet power demand

Additional capacity of 2,920 MW will be made available through new coal-based plants.

US intel community fears increased India-Pak, India-China tension

The American intelligence community has told lawmakers that it apprehends increased tension between India and Pakistan and India and China with the possibility of a conflict between them.

Ban on prop glycol from Maya Chem

India directed drug manufacturers to stop using propylene glycol sourced from the Delhi-based firm that supplied the ingredient to Marion Biotech, whose cough syrups were linked to deaths of 19 children in Uzbekistan, according to a government document seen by Reuters.

IndiGo hires Sutch for int'l cargo unit

The country's largest airline IndiGo has appointed Mark Sutch as the chief commercial officer for its international cargo business.

Biden to urge 25% billionaire tax, levies on rich investors

President Joe Biden is proposing a series of new tax increases on billionaires, rich investors and corporations in his latest proposal for how Congress should prioritize taxes and spending.

Russia bombards Ukrainian cities

Ukraine said it shot down 34 of the 81 missiles during the strike, which killed 5 people and caused blackouts

Advertising should stir thought and not anger

A Women's Day commercial asking for a safe Holi faced a flurry of boycott calls for alleged Hinduphobia. Brands must not yield to vacuous protests. Let's critique ads, not ban them

Working women deserve more than lazy bits of trend analysis

Gender inequality requires rigorous research to help us tackle it

PNG, CNG for Andaman, Lakshadweep

The government is planning to expand piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) connectivity to Andaman and Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep islands, two officials aware of the development said.

Channels take a $3-bn hit from piracy of popular daily soaps and live sports

Television broadcasters in India are looking at losses. of almost $3 billion from cable piracy, according to professional services network Deloitte, that has not been recognised as a separate offence by the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act.

Sebi plans to reward informers for tip-offs

With an aim to recover fines from elusive offenders, capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday introduced a reward system for up to 20 lakh to informants for sharing information about the assets of defaulters.

India jostles with China for April ESPO crude from Russia

Private Indian refiners are jostling with independents in China for Russian ESPO crude loading in April, pushing prices higher after Moscow lowered exports of its flagship grade Urals, industry sources said.

Lenskart nears $500 mn stake sale to ADIA at $4 bn valuation

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is nearing a deal to acquire a stake in Indian eyewear startup Lenskart Solutions Pvt. for about $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter.

Covid-19 no longer a big threat to lives: CDC India head Desai

Covid-19 has reached a stage where the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) no longer considers it a severe threat to people’s health, but as just another disease, CDC India head Meghna Desai said. In an interview, she said that the jury is still out on whether the virus originated in a lab.

FSSAI asks for quality, safety checks on health supplements

The food regulator has told food commissioners of all states and UTS to carry out a special drive to check nutraceuticals and health supplements for quality and safety throughout their manufacturing and sale process.

World to miss goal on cutting sodium intake, says WHO

The world is likely to miss a global target for a 30% reduction in sodium consumption by 2025, the World Health Organization says, blaming government inaction.

Apple sharpens India focus in global rejig

Apple Inc. is reshuffling management of its international businesses to put a bigger focus on India, according to people with knowledge of the matter, a sign of the nation’s growing importance.

Centre expands financial scrutiny

The Union government tweaked rules on money laundering, putting non-government organizations (NGOs) and “politically exposed persons\" under tighter scrutiny, significantly widening the range of people and entities whose financial transactions agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate will have access to.

India, US to ink chip Centre expands collaboration pact financial scrutiny

India and the US are set to sign an accord on semiconductor cooperation, US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo told reporters on Wednesday, adding the two countries had held a dialogue about coordinating semiconductor incentive schemes to prevent a subsidy race and glut in the supply of this vital technology.

Local gas prices may be tied to crude from Apr

Panel suggested a floor price of $4 per mmBtu and a ceiling price of $6.5 per mmBtu

How Youtube Is Used To 'Pump And Dump' Stocks

Orders passed by Ananth Narayan, whole-time member at market regulator Sebi, in two recent cases, reveal the modus operandi of people operating ‘pump and dump’ schemes on YouTube

Is 30% of my income enough to achieve goals?

Beating inflation, for both education, which tends to be higher than consumer price inflation, as well as for living expenses for retirement is crucial.

China sets modest growth goal

The GDP target compares to last year's goal of around 5.5% which China missed by a large margin due to covid

'India can be semiconductor design hub'

With India focused on setting up its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, Rajan Anandan, managing director of Sequoia Capital, has said the country capability to become a major player in the chip design space.

Shift in production ecosystem to boost efficiency

India's manufacturing ecosystem should shift towards integrated platforms which can drive efficiency and economies of scale by providing all elements of the supply chain under one umbrella, said industry executives.

Few takers for Southern films' remake rights amid flops

Southern film remakes in Hindi, once a guaranteed recipe for box office success, are losing their appeal amid recent failures such as Selfiee, Shehzada, Vikram Vedha, and Jersey.

Jalan-Kalrock to order 200 aircraft for Jet Air

The order, likely in June, could be a mix of small to large narrow body jets

'Lenders must catalyse IBC proceedings'

Lenders must play a \"catalytic role\" in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) given the current regime of creditor-led Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) said in a recent order.